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Previous Issues
Twenty Years Ago
April-May 2026
The Oeser Company
Twenty Years Ago Since January 2014, Whatcom Watch has been reprinting articles from issues printed 20 years ago. The below article appeared in the May 2006 issue of Whatcom Watch. One of America’s Most Contaminated Hazardous Waste Sites Editor’s Note: … Continue reading
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April-May 2026
Vanishing Science, Vanishing Fairness
Evidence of Bias in City of Blaine’s Avista SEPA Appeal by Geoffrey Baker Contributing Editors: Tina Erwin and Oliver Grah Part 1 State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) decisions are making headlines in Whatcom County from Salish Sea LNG terminals to … Continue reading
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April-May 2026
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at February 9, 2026 Meeting Shall the council: 12. Declare a duplex building located at 1504 and 1506 I Street as surplus? (Public hearing held.) The property will be designated for special disposition through a negotiated sale using … Continue reading
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April-May 2026
April-May 2026
Port of Bellingham Commission
Action Taken at February 3, 2026 Meeting Shall the commission: 15. Authorize the interim executive director to sign an agreement not to exceed $35,000 with Western Washington University for economic development services? The development services will be provided by the … Continue reading
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April-May 2026
Forest Protections Essential for Healthy Ecosystem
Being Frank by Ed Johnstone The Washington Forest Practices Board’s decision to expand forested buffers along headwater streams is a long-needed step toward salmon recovery. As we continue to feel the effects of climate change, forested buffers along streams without … Continue reading
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